Shanghai in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Shanghai in may 2025
The weather in Shanghai in may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
good weather UV index: 6
Weather at 6am
72°F
Clear/Sunny
39% of time
28%
14%
12%
Weather at 12pm
77°F
Clear/Sunny
43% of time
23%
16%
11%
Weather at 6pm
70°F
Clear/Sunny
40% of time
27%
14%
12%
Weather at 3am
67°F
35%
26%
13%
13%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Shanghai in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Shanghai in may.
The climate of Shanghai in may is good
Aside from the few rains that continue to manifest at times, the weather conditions in Shanghai throughout May are quite pleasant. Temperatures favor pleasant mornings that transform into beautiful hot afternoons and comfortable evenings that end the day in style.
Shanghai at the Beginning of May
Many beautiful, sunny and warm days of which dominate the beginning of May, while the rest of the time is divided between the cloud coverings and the rainy season. Either way, the weather in Shanghai throughout May is pleasant due to the nice weather that prevails over the rain.
Shanghai in the Middle of May_
the middle of the month, the climatic conditions make it possible to spend nice moments outside, even if the morning rains observe a slight increase. Moreover, with temperatures high enough to promote a comfortable heat from morning to evening, the rare rainy episodes are quickly forgotten. Thus, the climate throughout May in Shanghai is conducive to outdoor activities.
Shanghai at the End of May__
Despite the slight decrease in temperature, the mornings continue to be pleasantly gentle, while in the middle of the day, the comfortable warmth contributes to making climatic conditions a real accomplices for a successful stay during the last weeks of May.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Shanghai in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements earlier years of may.
May | |||||
Outside temperature | |||||
Average temperature | 76°F | ||||
Highest temperature | 79°F | ||||
Lowest temperature | 70°F | ||||
Highest record temperature | 99°F (2014) | ||||
Lowest record temperature | 56°F (2010) | ||||
Number of days at +86°F | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||||
Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
Sea temperature | |||||
Average sea temperature | 67°F | ||||
Lowest sea temperature | 61°F | ||||
Highest sea temperature | 73°F | ||||
Wind | |||||
Wind speed | 19km/h | ||||
Wind temperature | 70°F | ||||
Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
Rainfall | 4.4in | ||||
Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (20%) | ||||
Record daily rainfall | 2.6in (2021) | ||||
Other climate data | |||||
Humidity | 74% | ||||
Visibility | 9.17km | ||||
Cloud cover | 41% | ||||
UV index | 6 | ||||
Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
Sunrise and sunset | |||||
Time of sunrise | 04:58 | ||||
Time of sunset | 18:43 | ||||
Length of day | 13:45 | ||||
Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Shanghai in may 2024:
54°F to 68°F
56°F to 70°F
59°F to 70°F
59°F to 65°F
61°F to 65°F
61°F to 77°F
65°F to 79°F
61°F to 72°F
58°F to 72°F
61°F to 77°F
67°F to 70°F
63°F to 76°F
61°F to 79°F
61°F to 79°F
61°F to 79°F
58°F to 79°F
63°F to 83°F
68°F to 81°F
67°F to 81°F
68°F to 83°F
68°F to 79°F
68°F to 83°F
67°F to 81°F
68°F to 83°F
70°F to 83°F
74°F to 92°F
70°F to 76°F
63°F to 79°F
67°F to 79°F
68°F to 77°F
67°F to 76°F
Map: other cities in China in may
Cities near Shanghai:
Suzhou in may | good weather |
Nantong in may | good weather |
Huzhou in may | good weather |
Ningbo in may | good weather |
Zhoushan in may | good weather |
Hangzhou in may | good weather |
Yancheng in may | good weather |
Huangshan (yellow mountain) in may | good weather |
Wenzhou in may | tolerable weather |
Linyi in may | perfect weather |
Qingdao in may | perfect weather |
Lushan in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Weather data for Shanghai in may:
Weather data for Shanghai for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Shanghai. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Shanghai can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Shanghai.